Gold and Silver Medal

The presentation of the NIC Gold Medal and NIC Silver Medal dates back more than 70 years, making it one of the oldest interfraternal traditions. The Gold Medal is the highest honor the Conference can bestow and recognizes lifelong service to the interfraternal community and/or the NIC. The Silver Medal recognizes exemplary service or leadership in a role or task that has advanced the fraternal movement.

2022 Gold Medal Honoree

Dr. Victor Boschini

CHANCELLOR, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (SIGMA NU FRATERNITY)

A fraternity man with a lifetime of service to higher education, Dr. Victor Boschini has made an impact on numerous institutions, organizations and communities. In 2003 Boschini began his tenure as the 10th Chancellor of Texas Christian University – where under his leadership the physical campus has been transformed, applications have more than doubled and the University completed the largest capital campaign in its history. A hallmark of his entire career though has been his unflinching belief in and demonstrable support of the Greek-letter movement for men and women, a notable example of which is one of the most significant institutional investments in fraternity and sorority housing in recent history at Texas Christian University.  

Boschini has served as Chairman of the Big 12 Conference and Mountain West Conference as well as the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. He has dedicated countless hours to serving on boards of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Van Cliburn Foundation, Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board and Mount Union University. His service and dedication have been recognized by the Institute of International Education as well as his own organization, Sigma Nu Fraternity.

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2022 Gold Medal Honoree

Dr. Thomas Goodale

PAST EMINENT SUPREME RECORDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

A strong advocate for the fraternal movement throughout his career, Dr. Thomas Goodale is a notable educator and leader who supports students and professionals across the nation. He has spent his entire career as a student affairs administrator, faculty member and non-profit executive – with seven years spent as the Eminent Supreme Recorder/Executive Director for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. In all of his roles, he has remained positive with drive, energy and enthusiasm for student development principles and his work. His ability to inspire, motivate, serve and love others is unmatched; he gives 100% of himself every day and in every moment to those he leads and serves. 

Co-founder of the Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues (now known as the Coalition of Higher Education Associations for Substance Abuse Prevention), BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) and GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol), Goodale has a demonstrated passion for bettering the higher education industry as a whole.  

Recognized by numerous organizations and institutions, Dr. Thomas Goodale’s lifetime of work has proven exceptional. 

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2022 Silver Medal Honoree

Betsy Corridan

CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KAPPA ALPHA THETA

Participating and taking an active stance in all of the Harvard Steering Committee meetings, Betsy Corridan led the charge among sorority executives to join the fight in supporting and advocating for the rights of students. From strategy development to intentional messaging, to fundraising and settlement discussions, Corridan was a dominant voice in helping to bring the sorority experience back to Harvard. With countless one-on-one conversations and a passion for the work at hand, she unquestionably advanced the Greek-letter movement through these efforts, all while leading Kappa Alpha Theta as their CEO and Executive Director – a role she has held for almost 40 years.

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2022 Silver Medal Honoree

Dr. Dawn Wiese

DELTA DELTA DELTA

With a sincere commitment to the advancement and success of college students, Dr. Dawn Wiese has dedicated her work to furthering robust research about the fraternal experience. Her work has been a catalyst for moving advocacy for fraternities from anecdotes to peer-reviewed research studies and it has provided fraternal organizations and institutions with facts that show how fraternities directly benefit students, alumni and the bottom line of higher education. Wiese is passionate about advancing student development and never turns down a request to engage in efforts to create, educate, communicate, promote or coordinate any research effort that strengthens the overall student experience, with full recognition that through fraternities and sororities the overall college experience is significantly stronger. 

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2021 Gold Medal Honoree

Mark E. Timmes

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PI KAPPA PHI

As Pi Kappa Phi’s Chief Executive Officer for 27 years, Mark Timmes has undeniably had a remarkable impact through his commitment to Pi Kappa Phi and the greater industry through work with the NIC, Southeastern Greek Leadership Association, Fraternity Executives Association and other industry groups. He has been a steadfast leader — his involvement is not in name or position only; his contributions are measured in action and legacy.  

Timmes is one of the most well-respected, experienced, and supportive leaders in the fraternity industry. He is a devoted, life-long mentor, influencer, advocate and friend to many fraternity members and supporters. A true champion of the fraternity movement, Timmes does this work for the right reason and with no ego. He operates off the fundamental belief that work to advance the fraternity and sorority experience cannot happen without the greater community of inter/national organizations. 

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2021 Silver Medal Honoree

Linda Wright

FRATERNAL LIABILITY MANAGER, CREATIVE RISK SOLUTIONS

Linda Wright has been helping national fraternity headquarters, fraternity chapters and individual fraternity members navigate the difficult world of litigation for 30 years. She has spoken at countless fraternity leadership programs as well as headquarters staff training events. She believes strongly in the value of the fraternity experience and has been a vigorous advocate.  

Wright has earned top accreditation and is a trusted source of information in risk and claims cases. But more importantly, she is a strong advocate for fraternity and sincerely believes in the benefits of fraternity membership for college men. She defends fraternal organizations and individual members in the most difficult circumstances. She truly cares about the people she works with and is part of the fraternal family.

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2020 Silver Medal Honoree

Keith J. Steiner

PAST CHAIRMAN, DELTA TAU DELTA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

A life-long volunteer for the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and foundation, Keith J. Steiner has served his brothers and the fraternal community with intelligence and humble leadership. After a 12 year professional career with Delta Tau Delta, he went to work for UBS, where he has remained for 35 years. He has been an incredible asset to the fraternal industry through his finance career, managing dozens of fraternal institutional endowments and serving as a conscientious partner to many organizations and their leaders. Throughout this time he has also served Delta Tau Delta directly as President of the Northern Division, International Secretary and Chairman of the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation. For the past 50 years, Keith has been the consummate fraternity gentlemen.

Past Recipients